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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.34, 14,198.08 and 4,266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.34, 14,198.08 and 4,266.62 is: 6,403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.34 : 14,198.08 = 4,266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.34/14,198.08 = 4,266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.34x = 14,198.08 × 4,266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.34x = 60,577,812.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,577,812.09/9,460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.34

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